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P487 OMB

1996 Honda SJ50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,210 mi
Last recorded33,210 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Honda SJ5012,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 OMB
MakeHonda
ModelSJ50
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,210 miles

Front brake arm bush has slight free-play

Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,202 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,959 miles

Front Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

top box insicure but not dangerous

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,205 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,280 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 26,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Honda SJ50?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre tread not clearly visible 40
Headlamp aim too high 34
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 31
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
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P487 OMB is a 1996 Honda SJ50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Honda SJ50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 12,910 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda SJ50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P487 OMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SJ50 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Honda SJ50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P487 OMB is a 1996 Honda SJ50, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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